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Pico Fire in Stevenson Ranch Scorches 90 Acres, 35 Percent Contained
Monday, Jul 23, 2018

Update 3:01 p.m.: Fire department units will remain on (the) Pico Fire scene throughout the night, increasing containment lines and extinguishing hot spots, according to an LACoFD tweet. Update 2:49 p.m.: Forward progress of the Pico Fire in Stevenson Ranch has been stopped at 90 acres, with 35 percent...

Foothill Fire in Newhall Held to 2 Acres
Thursday, Jul 5, 2018

A quick response by firefighters kept a brush fire in Newhall to just 2-acres Wednesday night. Dubbed the Foothill Fire, firefighters were dispatched at 9:32 p.m. and were on the scene by 9:33 p.m., said Inspector David Michael of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It came across as a brush...

Firefighters Battling 1-2 Acre Fire Near Newhall Pass
Thursday, Jun 21, 2018

Firefighters are battling a brush fire at the Sunshine Canyon Landfill that started around 3:00 p.m. Thursday. Dubbed the #SunFire, the blaze is currently 1-2 acres and started at Sunshine Canyon Mountainway and Weldon Mountainway near the Newhall Pass, according to officials at the Los Angeles County...

Tiny Brush Fire on Old Road Quickly Doused
Monday, Apr 30, 2018

Los Angeles County firefighters made quick work of a small brush fire in the Newhall Pass on Sunday afternoon. The fire broke out along The Old Road under an Interstate 5 overpass. “We got called out at 2:42 p.m. for a brush fire on the southbound lanes of The Old Road at the transition of (Interstate)...

Acton Trailer Fire Burns 2 Acres
Thursday, Apr 12, 2018

A trailer fire on the 4700 block of West Crown Valley Road in Acton sparked a 2-acre blaze Thursday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a trailer fire which spread to nearby brush, said Inspector Medina from LaCoFd. “Forward progress on the fire (dubbed the Crown Fire),...

Forward Progress Stopped on 2-Acre West Hills Fire
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017

Photo Credit: city of Santa Clarita @SantaClarita A 2-acre brush fire, dubbed the Copper Fire, ignited around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 29100 block of West Hills Drive, according to a tweet from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Forward progress on the one-alarm blaze was stopped approximately...

CalArts Open; Officials Continue to Assess Winds, Fires
Thursday, Dec 7, 2017

The CalArts campus is open for normal business hours Thursday. Because of several wildfires still burning in Southern California, commute times may still be impacted. For students, faculty and staff: If your home is in an area affected by the fires or freeway closures, or there are safety concerns in...

Rye Fire Remains at 7,000 Acres With 25 Percent Containment; One Firefighter Injured

This is a breaking news story; more information will be added as it becomes available. Original post, 9:03 a.m.: Firefighters made progress on the Rye Fire throughout Wednesday night, constructing and holding perimeter fire lines. The return of strong offshore winds will still be a major concern Thursday...

Officials Asking Residents to Be on Guard, Prepare ‘Go-Bag’

As Los Angeles County and local fire department personnel continue to battle the Creek and Rye Fires, officials are reminding residents to be prepared. Approximately 60 deputy personnel and support staff from four Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department bureaus are working to evacuate residents,...

Supes Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency in Light of Rye, Creek Fires
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — In response to the devastating Creek and Rye fires that have burned over 11,000 acres, impacting the City of Los Angeles and unincorporated county areas, a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Sheila Kuehl was unanimously approved to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency...

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1851 - San Fernando-San Francisquito-Eliz. Lake Roads become public highways [story]
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1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" filmed at Magic Mountain [story]
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College of the Canyons baseball saw eight players recognized with All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division honors. 
Eight COC Baseball Players Named to All-WSC Team
College of the Canyons softball was represented with four selections to the 2024 All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division Team. 
Four Lady Cougs Earn All-WSC Softball Honors
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m.
May 21: Planning Commission Continues Town Center Public Hearings
The city of Santa Clarita’s Communications division was recently recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for their outreach efforts and impactful campaigns across special events, branding and social media presence in 2023.
City Earns State Communications, Outreach Awards
The Memorial Torch Relay Run was established in 1975 to honor the memory of the brave and dedicated peace officers in Los Angeles County who sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties.
LASD Torch Relay Honors Ryan Clinkunbroomer, Fallen Heroes
Join ARTree Community Arts Center in building a cleaner, greener community by creating a mural made from thousands of recycled bottle caps!
June 1: ARTree Community Arts Center Bottle Cap Mural Project
The California Association of Public Information Officials recognized Kevin Strauss, Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency with one of CAPIO's highest honors - the 2024 Communicator of the Year - during the 2024 awards dinner on May 14 in Indian Wells.
SCV Water’s Kevin Strauss Named CAPIO’s Communicator of the Year
Santa Clarita-based Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, is pleased to announced that the company's Lief Cares Donation Program donated 400 jars of Lief Cares Protein Powder nutritional supplements to the Valley Oasis Shelter, which provides services to men, women and children of all ages who are survivors of domestic violence.
Lief Labs’ Nonprofit Program Donates to Domestic Violence Survivors
Get ready Santa Clarita for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support!
June 8: Saugus High School Music Program Rummage, Bake Sale
College of the Canyons football student-athlete Joshua Clark knows a thing or two about stepping up.
COC Grad Steps Up After Redshirt Year
The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center is excited to host its second annual Cornhole Tournament Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lucky Luke Brewery.
May 18: Cornhole Tourney Benefiting Samuel Dixon Health Center
Palmdale Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating at-risk, missing juvenile, Brianna Covert.
LASD Seeking Help Locating At-Risk, Missing Agua Dulce Teen
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled lane closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is closely monitoring the ongoing multi-state outbreak of ­­H5N1 bird flu in wild birds, poultry and U.S. dairy cows.
L.A. County Monitoring Nationwide Bird Flu Outbreak
The California Department of Motor Vehicles now offers an improved online customer experience that is faster, easier and can be personalized.
DMV Simplifies Online Customer Services
1993 - Dale Poe, 61, developer of Stevenson Ranch, killed in car crash [story]
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The annual Summer Reading Program is back at the Santa Clarita Public Library. This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat." During the seven-week summer program, residents are encouraged to read a variety of books and/or participate in crafts or activities.
Santa Clarita Summer Library Reading Program Seeks Volunteers
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International airport while infectious on May 9.
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County
Mission Opera is looking for volunteers for front of the house at the performances of the "Merry Widow: Madonna" June 6-8.
Ushers Needed for Mission Opera’s ‘Merry Widow: Madonna’
The Old West Masonic Lodge #813 19310 Avenue of The Oaks, Newhall, CA 91321 will host dinner and meeting for those interested in learning about freemasonry and the history of the lodge.
June 4: Old West Masonic Lodge #813 Dinner Meeting
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, under the direction of Musical Director Allan Robert Petker, will present "Seasons of Song" on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
June 1: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Seasons of Song’
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